Strategies for Communicating Health and Safety Information on Construction Sites in Nigeria
Abstract
The construction industry (CI) has earned the notoriety of being a risky or profoundly
unsafe industry. Studies have credited the majority of the mishap on construction sites
to poor communication of health and safety (H&S) information among all the parties
engaged in construction activities. The study assessed strategies for communicating
H&S information on construction sites and evaluates factors influencing the choice
of communication strategies for H&S information on construction sites. The data for
the investigation were gotten using multiple-choice questionnaire administered on 20
construction sites domicile in Abuja, Nigeria. A sum of one hundred (100) questionnaire
were administered to respondents; out of which eighty-five (85) were returned speaking
to 85% reaction rate. Data received were analyzed using descriptive and inferential
statistics at 95% degree of certainty. The study revealed that safety signs and training
are most important medium of communicating H&S information on construction sites
and shown that cost implication of the strategy significantly influences the choice of
communication strategies for H&S information on Nigerian construction sites. The
study therefore, recommends that contracting firms be duty-bound to engage signs
and symbols in communicating H&S information, as communication that involves
images is clearer and can be directly understood. Quantity surveyors should ensure that
adequate provision is made in the bill of quantities for implementing H&S procedures on
construction sites. Safety awareness ought to be incorporated in the overall procurement
procedure, and workers should be consistently train and re-train on H&S procedures.
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- Theme 1: Construction Management and Process [27 items ]